1 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY MINUTES
September 21, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Roll Call found the following members present: Maloney, Pierson, Mendoza, Oerlemans, and Mayor Meyer.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Meyer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
City Clerk's office received one (1) written public comment in advance of tonight's City Council Meeting from Bharath regarding the Brentwood Boulevard Specific Plan.
Gopala P., Los Medanos College student and Nathan Afovgbi, Liberty High School student requested the City Council provide a letter to the County Supervisor to request safety improvements to Deer Valley Road.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
The Council, by motion, adopted the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff.
Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
D.1 Meeting Minutes of the City Council
Approved Special City Council Meeting Minutes of September 8, 2026; and City Council / Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of September 8, 2026.
2 D.2 Proclamation recognizing September 26, 2026 as Human Resources Professional Day
Mayor Meyer, presented the proclamation to staff members from the City's Human Resources Department.
The Council, by proclamation, recognized September 26, 2026 as Human Resources Professional Day.
D.3 Proclamation recognizing September 29, 2026 as National Veterans of Foreign Wars Day
Mayor Meyer, presented the proclamation to Commander Travis Martin of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10789, Commander Dan Duran of American Legion Post 202 and all Veterans of Foreign Wars who were present in the Council Chambers.
The Council, by proclamation, recognized September 29, 2026 as National Veterans of Foreign Wars Day
D.4 Proclamation recognizing October 2026 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Council, by proclamation, recognized October 2026 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
D.5 Proclamation recognizing October 2026 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Mayor Meyer, presented the proclamation to staff members from the City's Information Systems Division.
The Council, by proclamation, recognized October 2026 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
D.6 Proclamation recognizing October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Mayor Meyer, presented the proclamation to Sundata Rashid and Melissa Caine-Huckabay with STAND! For Families Free of Violence.
The Council, by proclamation, recognized October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
D.7 Proclamation recognizing October 2026 as Filipino American History Month
The Council, by proclamation, recognized October 2026 as Filipino American History Month.
D.8 Proclamation recognizing October 2026 as Italian American Heritage Month
The Council, by proclamation, recognized October 2026 as Italian American Heritage Month.
3 D.9 Proclamation recognizing October 2026 as National Community Planning Month
Mayor Meyer, presented the proclamation to staff members from the City's Community Development Planning Division.
The Council, by proclamation, recognized October 2026 as National Community Planning Month.
D.10 Proclamation recognizing October 2026 as Polish American Heritage Month
The Council, by proclamation, recognized October 2026 as Polish American Heritage Month.
D.11 Proclamation recognizing October 11-17, 2026 as Code Enforcement Appreciation Week
Mayor Meyer, presented the proclamation to staff members from the City's Community Development Community Enrichment Division.
The Council, by proclamation, recognized October 11-17, 2026 as Code Enforcement Appreciation Week.
D.12 Proclamation recognizing October 12, 2026 as Indigenous Peoples Day The Council, by proclamation, recognized October 12, 2026 as Indigenous Peoples Day.
D.13 Award of a Public Works Contract for Installation of Re-Top (ReNew) Maintenance Surfacing for the Universal Abilities Playground at Veterans Park; and amendment of the FY 2026/27 Operating Budget Adopted Resolution 2026-96 approving a public works contract with Robertson Industries, Inc. (“Robertson”) for installation of Re-Top (ReNew) Maintenance Surfacing for the universal abilities playground at Veterans Park, located at 3841 Balfour Road, in an amount not to exceed $73,883.25, authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the public works contract and related documents necessary to implement the contract, and amending the FY 2026/27 Parks and LLAD Replacement Fund Operating Budget in the amount of $73,884 for this expense.
D.14 Award of contract for Oak Meadow Park Playground Replacement; amend the FY 2026/27 – 2030/31 Capital Improvement Program; and amend the FY 2026/27 Operating Budget
Adopted Resolution 2026-97 (1) approving a contract with Park Associates Inc. dba Park Planet for the purchase and installation of playground equipment for Oak Meadow Park Playground Replacement, CIP Project No. 352-52445 (“Project”) in the amount of $372,414.75, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the contract, and related documents, and to approve and execute amendments and 4 change orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed the 10% contingency of $37,241.48, for a total contract authorization not to exceed amount of $409,656.23, (2) amending the FY 2026/27 – 2030/31 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and (3) amending the FY 2026/27 Operating Budget to provide an additional $18,157 in funding for the Project from the Parks and LLAD Replacement Fund.
D.15 Approve an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Brentwood and Harvest Time in Brentwood; and amend the FY 2026/27 Agriculture Land Acquisition Fund Operating Budget
Adopted Resolution 2026-98 amending the Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) between the City of Brentwood and Harvest Time in Brentwood (HTIB) for administration and promotion of the UPick Capital Program; and amending the FY 2026/27 Agriculture Land Acquisition Fund Operating Budget by $81,400.
E. BUSINESS ITEMS
E.1 Annual Update on Pickleball Operations at Creekside Park and Request for Direction on Future Pickleball Court Development
Harith Aleem, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
City Clerk's office received eighteen (18) written public comments in advance of tonight's City Council Meeting from: akmbass, Christopher Beninati, Gowdilyan Subramaniam, Jayaprakash Jayapaal, Karthikeya, Kelly and Patrick Reddell, Kemin Tsung, Lore Van den Heuvel, Makiko Chuck, Mario Aguilar, Rakesh Dama Richard Robinson, Shannon Wight, Shashank Nigam, Shreya Shankar, Sugi Harto, Todd Wilson and Upasana Saxena.
Amy Whitney, Jason Whitney, and Dave Sipes provided comments in opposition of continuing the use of pickleball courts at Creekside Park.
Corrado Fontana, Karthik Rajan, Donald Cornelius, Kelly Reddell provided comments in support of continuing the use of pickleball courts at Creekside Park until additional courts are available for use.
Danny Dohrmann provided comments regarding the pickleball courts at Creekside Park.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
5 The Council, by motion, directed staff to:
1. allocate $1,726,871 to the Capital Improvement Project budget as of June 30, 2026; and
2. close the pickleball courts at Creekside Park as soon as the temporary courts at Sunset Park are ready for use; and
3. prioritize the preparation of temporary pickleball courts in the back parking lot at Sunset Park and make them available for use as soon as possible; and
4. send a notice to residents residing within one thousand feet of Creekside Park seeking input regarding a feasibility study for the future use of the existing pickleball courts, including consideration of noise and residential parking impacts.
Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
E.2 Sand Creek Sports Complex Update
Amanda Chaney, Recreation Supervisor, presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
City Clerk's office received three (3) written public comments in advance of tonight's City Council Meeting from: Julie Tamayo, Lindsay Purvey and Vanessa Callahan.
Heidi Tank, Kevin Reed and Michael Rainsford of East County Revolution Football Club and Danny Dohrmann provided comments in opposition to the proposed fee for non-profit facility rentals at the Sand Creek Sports Complex.
Dan Duran provided comments recommending that an area at the Sand Creek Sports Complex be designated for use by game officials.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
Seconded by: Faye Maloney, Council Member
The Council, by motion, directed staff to spend time and resources to:
1. return to Council with the fee schedule for the Sand Creek Sports Complex as proposed in the staff report, but with a onetime exception to Council Administrative Policy 10-5 Section 6 5.8.2.4 for facility rentals non-profit usage, setting the fee to $69; and
2. conduct a fee study during the pilot year of operation at the Sand Creek Sports Complex; and
3. following the completion of the fee study and the conclusion of the one-year pilot period, staff shall review Council
Administrative Policy No. 10-5 and return to Council with recommendations regarding the fee structure and any additional proposed revisions to the policy.
Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
E.3 Consideration of Renaming “Hope Park” and Discussion of Administrative Policy No. 50-1
Harith Aleem, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
Sandra Myers provided comments in opposition of naming parks after people.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
Moved by: Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
The Council, by motion, directed staff to spend time and resources to:
1. revise Council Administrative Policy 50-1 to remove the word “include” and add the words "vegetation" and "indigenous animal species"; and
2. bring the revised policy back to Council for approval; and
3. following Council approval of policy, return the park naming item to the Park and Recreation Commission to rename the park using the revised policy.
Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
7 F. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS, COMMITTEES,
LIAISONS, AND STAFF
Council Member Oerlemans reported on attendance at an appreciation luncheon for City staff jointly hosted by Vice Mayor Pierson and Council Member Oerlemans; La Gran Fiesta; and Agenda Review.
Council Member Maloney reported on attendance at the 38th Annual Community Barbecue for East Contra Costa Historical Society; Downtown Brentwood Coalition's 2nd Annual Harvest Time Dinner; meeting with a business owner, City Planning Staff and the Assistant City Manager; a Tourism meeting with Economic Development Senior Analyst, Amy Tilley, Brentwood Chamber of Commerce's Denise Cosgrove and Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce's Nicole Hankton; meeting with Miguel from Azukar Dulceria; meeting with Police Chief O'Grodnick; attended La Gran Fiesta; supported families of Caden Kyle and Dominic Starkenberg Ferrari at the Liberty High School's Candlelight Vigil; and attended the Be! Women's Conference hosted by Vice Mayor Pierson.
Council Member Mendoza reported on attendance at Cal Cities Roundtable; 38th Annual Community Barbecue for East Contra Costa Historical Society; and Brentwood Community Health and Wellness Fair hosted by Forward Faith City Church.
Vice Mayor Pierson reported on attendance at an appreciation luncheon for City staff jointly hosted by Vice Mayor Pierson and Council Member Oerlemans, and a meeting with Police Chief O'Grodnick and School Resource Officer Blumberg.
Mayor Meyer reported on attendance at the Contra Costa Senior Legal Services 50th Anniversary Gala; a podcast interview with Choice and Aging called Dishing with Debbie; Trans Plan Committee Meeting; 38th Annual Community Barbecue for East Contra Costa Historical Society; the Downtown Brentwood Coalition's 2nd Annual Harvest Time Dinner; attended a Food Security briefing and panel discussion at the Contra Costa and Solano Food Bank; Council Candidate Forum at CoCo Wine Company; an interview with Channel 4; Teach a Girl to Lead Campaign; Contra Costa Biz Con two-day Tech Award Event; and the Brentwood Community Health and Wellness Fair hosted by Forward Faith City Church.
Terrance Davis, Acting City Manager, reported on attendance at the Farmer's Market; and the appreciation luncheon for City staff jointly hosted by Vice Mayor Pierson and Council Member Oerlemans;
Thomas Lloyd Smith, City Attorney, reported on recruitment for an Executive Assistant in the City Attorney's office.
G. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - NEW REQUEST(S)
Consider a Request by Council Member Maloney for a report on the roles, responsibilities, and purview of Boards and Commissions. 8 Consider a Request by Council Member Maloney to discuss a Bicycle and eBike Ordinance in the City of Brentwood.
Consider a Request by Council Member Maloney to discuss dedicating an underpass on Sand Creek Road in honor of Jon Elam.
Consider a Request by Mayor Meyer and Vice Mayor Pierson to discuss a letter of support for roadway improvements on Deer Valley Road.
H. REQUESTED FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S)
H.1 Consider a Request from Council Member Mendoza and Mayor Meyer to Review and Update the Downtown Specific Plan
Council Member Mendoza and Mayor Meyer presented the item.
Mayor Meyer opened public comments.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Meyer closed public comments.
Moved by: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
The Council, by motion, directed staff to spend time and resources to return to Council with a report to include a discussion about how the General Plan fits with different options for updating the Downtown Specific Plan and the Brentwood Boulevard Specific Plan, prioritizing the Downtown Specific Plan and including a discussion of additional, more immediate options available to the City to support downtown businesses.
Ayes (4): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, and Faye Maloney, Council Member Noes (1): Tony Oerlemans, Council Member
Motion Approved (4 to 1)
I. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Susannah Meyer, Mayor
Seconded by: Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor
The Council, by motion, adjourned the meeting in honor and remembrance of Dominic Starkenberg-Ferrari and Caden Kyle at 10:14 p.m.
Ayes (5): Jovita Mendoza, Council Member, Susannah Meyer, Mayor, Pa'tanisha Pierson, Vice Mayor, Tony Oerlemans, Council Member, and Faye Maloney, Council Member
Motion Approved (5 to 0)